1967 Citroen DS vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Toyota Soarer is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1967 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 278 kg more than 1967 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Citroen DS | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | DS | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
